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The Footballco Business Podcast

The Footballco Business Podcast

Hosted by Footballco

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Episodes

109

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN

About the show

From clubs and brands to content creators this show features the most innovative people working in football, or soccer, media, brand and marketing.

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August 10, 202631 min

From Football Manager to FMDB Pro: Behind Sports Interactive's new scouting tool

On this episode, we're joined by Sports Interactive's Richard Trafford (Director of Business Development) and Tom Elliot (Senior Research Coordinator) to hear about FMDB Pro, a new scouting tool created by the team behind the popular Football Manager video game series. From how FMDB Pro was born from Football Manager to how it could change the face of international football.

July 16, 202632 min

SportsPro World Cup Special pt2: The Beckham World Cup and the most marketable World Cup players

We're joined again by SportsPro's Michael Long and Steve McCaskill for part two of our World Cup special. With David Beckham rumoured to have earned more than £25m from brand endorsements at the 2026 World Cup and appearing in more campaigns than any active player, we ask whether you can have too much Beckham? And, is Beckham the most marketable athlete ever? Also...Who have been the most marketable players at the 2026 World Cup? We try to build the most marketable 5-a-side team possible.

July 15, 202623 min

SportsPro: World Cup Special pt1: IShowSpeed to Ref-Cam - Is this the most innovative World Cup broadcast since 1970?

SportsPro's Michael Long and Steve McCaskill join the pod to discuss highlights from the 2026 World Cup and the innovations and changes to how the tournament is broadcast - what's worked, what hasn't. This is the first of a World Cup two-part podcast, part two will be out on July 16th, covering whether Beckham needs to be involved in every World Cup advert and who have been the most marketable players at the tournament,

July 2, 202627 min

Cannes LIONS & World Cup Special: Festival and World Cup marketing highlights

We took the podcast to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity to speak to those across the festival on what they've been hearing across sport and creativity, as well as their personal World Cup marketing highlights, featuring... Fast Company's Jeff Beer Iconic Founder, James Kirkham Sport and culture journalist, Daniel-Yaw Miller Rachel Matovu of Amplify

June 24, 202628 min

How brands can hijack the World Cup with former Head of Mischief for Paddy Power, Lee Price (Vault Episode)

Not all brands need to write massive cheques to get noticed at the World Cup, not even at one this size! Lee Price is a man who made it his calling card to get Paddy Power noticed at international tournaments and joins us on this episode to discuss the brand's Rainbow Russians campaign, getting into trouble sponsoring Nicklas Bendtner's pants and also 'painting' a St Georges Cross on a Polar bear. This episode was first published in February 2021.

June 10, 202634 min

US Soccer - World Cup 2026: Kits, Culture, and Defining World Cup Success with CMO Catherine Newman

With the US hosting its 2nd World Cup, we spoke to US Soccer's Catherine Newman about the governing body's hopes for the tournament, what's changed in the US since 1994 and how kits and culture will play a role in making soccer America's favourite sport.

May 19, 202639 min

Inside LaLiga's growth in America with Nicolas Garcia Hemme, Managing Director for LALIGA North America.

How do you sell Spanish football to an American audience? In this episode, we sit down with Nicolás García Hemme, Managing Director for LALIGA North America. He breaks down how LALIGA and Relevent Sports are successfully growing fandom, culture, and commercial performance across the Atlantic. Including... The ESPN Deal: The strategy behind their unique broadcast partnership. Beyond El Clásico: How to market the rest of the league to US fans. The Idaho Connection: Why Athletic Club has a massive following in Boise. Culture & Cuisine: Using food and lifestyle to drive soccer fandom. Digital Dominance: Why LALIGA is the most-subscribed soccer league on YouTube. The live experience: Will we see official LALIGA matches played on US soil?

May 14, 202638 min

Behind the 2026 World Cup Hospitality Experience with On Location's Paul Caine

On this episode, we welcome Paul Caine, president of On Location, the company in charge of hospitality for this Summer’s FIFA World Cup. Paul joins us to discuss the business of premium hospitality experiences, On Locations' plans for the World Cup, comparisons with other sports and events in the company’s portfolio, and take us behind the scenes of hospitality at the biggest sports and entertainment event in the world. Including... 🏟️ Why the best seats in NY/NJ are actually on the pitch 🥂 The challenge of delivering premium experiences at more than 100 matches ✈️ What's behind the rise of sport tourism 🤩 The role of Rob Lowe and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders 🚖 Travelling to matches 🎤 Is the World Cup bigger than Taylor Swift's Eras tour? ⚽️ Paul's Mount Rushmore +1 of must-see World Cup matches This podcast is in partnership with LIONS Sport, taking place June 24th and 25th at Cannes Lions. The new global forum celebrates the power of sports marketing and the business of competition. The programme is now live – featuring the world’s most competitive brands and the people behind them. ⁠ Find out more ⁠.

April 23, 202638 min

Creativity in Football & LION Sport at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Preview with Kenny Annan-Jonathan

On the new Footballco Business Podcast, we're joined by Kenny Annan-Jonathan to discuss the role of creatives in sport and what can be expected this year from LIONS Sport - the latest edition to Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Including.. 🎨 Should there be more in-house creatives at football clubs? 🇧🇷 Why Brazil is winning the World Cup of apparel 🏀 What football can learn about creativity from other sports ✈️ Advice for attending Cannes Lions 📅 What to expect from LIONS Sport 🇬🇭 Why all eyes should be on Ghana at the World Cup This podcast is in partnership with LIONS Sport, taking place June 24th and 25th at Cannes Lions. The new global forum celebrates the power of sports marketing and the business of competition. The programme is now live – featuring the world’s most competitive brands and the people behind them.  Find out more .

April 8, 202634 min

How BBC Sport will Broadcast the World Cup with dock10 - Recorded live at the Broadcast Sport Content Summit

This episode was recorded live at the Broadcast Sport Content Summit and covers BBC Sport and dock10's plans for broadcasting the biggest World Cup ever! Including... How BBC Sport will engage fans outside match windows Why they're broadcasting most of the World Cup from Manchester rather than North America In-studio plans How the World Cup broadcast could influence Match of the Day, Final Score and other BBC Sport shows Navigating timezone challenges Technical innovations and obstacles Featuring: Hannah Robinson, Production Development Producer - dock10 Colm Harty, Senior Director - BBC Sport Mike Lodmore, Duty Technology Manager - dock10 Rich Wormwell, Head of Production Innovation - dock10 This podcast is in partnership with LIONS Sport, taking place June 24th and 25th at Cannes Lions. The new global forum celebrates the power of sports marketing and the business of competition. The programme is now live – featuring the world’s most competitive brands and the people behind them. ⁠ Find out more ⁠.

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